BLUES

Estate Violet

#C3C1D2

RGB 195, 193, 210 · HSL 247°, 16%, 79% · CMYK 7, 8, 0, 18

Estate Violet is #C3C1D2 in HEX — rgb(195, 193, 210), hsl(247°, 16%, 79%), cmyk(7%, 8%, 0%, 18%).

Estate Violet pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 247°, 16%, 79%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices — for calm, focused environments. Reads best alongside warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware.

Color Codes

HEX#C3C1D2

RGB195, 193, 210

HSL247°, 16%, 79%

HSV247°, 8%, 82%

CMYK7, 8, 0, 18

Decimal12829138

CSS RGBrgb(195, 193, 210)

CSS HSLhsl(247, 16%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Horizon Sky S42C1

ΔE 1.6 · #C2C3D2

Benjamin Moore

North 1411

ΔE 1.8 · #C4C3D1

Behr

Future Vision N100-3

ΔE 2 · #BDC0D2

Valspar

Fragrant Lilac 4001-5B

ΔE 2.4 · #C4C4D1

Hallman-Lindsay

Orchid Fragrance 1287

ΔE 2.4 · #C9C1D0

Kilz

Boysenberry Cream RA270-01

ΔE 2.5 · #C0BDD2

Vista Paint

Orchid Fragrance C-1286

ΔE 2.7 · #C7BFCD

PPG

Silverberry 1173-4

ΔE 2.7 · #BEBBC9

Dunn-Edwards

Winter Dusk DE5933

ΔE 3.6 · #B8B8CB

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 4.4 · #D2CBDD

Sherwin-Williams

Grape Mist SW6548

ΔE 4.4 · #C5C0C9

Dutch Boy

Savoy DCP-1316

ΔE 5.3 · #C8C8D0

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 6.4 · #CCC8CE

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 9 · #B4CBD9

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 9.1 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.5 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

Undertone

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

Reads as a cool blue with a violet undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#C3C1D2

#D0D2C1

Analogous

#C1C7D2

#C3C1D2

#CBC1D2

Triadic

#C3C1D2

#D2C3C1

#C1D2C3

Split-Complementary

#C3C1D2

#D2CBC1

#C7D2C1

Tetradic

#C3C1D2

#D2C1C7

#D0D2C1

#C1D2CB

Monochromatic

#6E6991

#9895B2

#C3C1D2

#EEEDF2

#F1F0F4

Rectangle

#C3C1D2

#D2C1D0

#D0D2C1

#C1D2C3

Compound

#C3C1D2

#CBC1D2

#D0D2C1

#C7D2C1

Variations

Lighter

#CFCDDB

#DCDBE3

#EBEAEE

Darker

#9591B1

#605B82

#37354C

Saturation

#C7C7CC

#C3C1D2

#B2AAE9

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry

Pairs With

warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.77:1

Fail

vs Black

11.88:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C3C1D2

#BFC3D3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C3C1D2

#C1C1D0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C3C1D2

#C2C4C2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Estate Violet lowers the temperature of a room — useful in south-facing rooms that overheat visually, and in home offices where you want a clear head. Pair with warm wood and brass to keep it from reading clinical.

SymbolismTrust, depth, stability

PersonalityClear-headed, dependable, contemplative

focustrustcalmofficebedroomdepth

How it looks under different light

#D2BDB9

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#C3C1D2

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#BFC2DD

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#BBC096

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Trim · Ceilings · Furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #C3C1D2;

CSS — background

background-color: #C3C1D2;

CSS Variable

--color-estate-violet: #C3C1D2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'estate-violet': '#C3C1D2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C3C1D2] text-[#C3C1D2]

SCSS

$estate-violet: #C3C1D2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C3C1D2?

#C3C1D2 is Estate Violet, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #C3C1D2 warm or cool?

Estate Violet reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Estate Violet?

Estate Violet works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.

What colors pair well with Estate Violet?

Estate Violet pairs naturally with warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Estate Violet?

You can download Estate Violet on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Estate Violet?

The hex code is #C3C1D2. In RGB it's 195, 193, 210, and in HSL it's 247°, 16%, 79%.

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